Karen Park

Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies

B.A., Lawrence University 
M.A., University of Chicago 
Ph.D., University of Chicago 

Programs: Theology and Religious Studies, American Studies

Karen E. Park received her B.A. in English from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., and her M.A. and Ph.D in the history of Christianity from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.

Park’s research interests include American Catholic history, sacred space and the Virgin Mary. She is currently working on a book project about American shrines to the Virgin Mary and their historical and social importance.

Courses
RELS 114 Introduction to Theology 
AMER/RELS 221 Religion in America